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CHEMISTRY 0620/01
Paper 1 Multiple Choice October/November 2007
45 minutes
Additional Materials: Multiple Choice Answer Sheet
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write in soft pencil.

Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.
Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on the Answer Sheet in the spaces provided unless
this has been done for you.

There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
Choose the one you consider correct and record your choice in soft pencil on the separate Answer Sheet.

Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet very carefully.

Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
Any rough working should be done in this booklet.
A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 20.
You may use a calculator.

This document consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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1 Oxides of nitrogen from car exhausts can spread through the atmosphere.

car exhaust
fumes

This occurs because gas molecules move from a region of ……1…… concentration to a region of
……2…… concentration by a process called ……3…… .

Which words correctly complete the gaps?

1 2 3

A high low diffusion

B high low evaporation
C low high diffusion
D low high evaporation

2 Part of the instructions in an experiment reads as follows.

Quickly add 50 cm3 of acid.

What is the best piece of apparatus to use?

A a burette
B a conical flask
C a measuring cylinder
D a pipette

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3 The outline diagrams show three methods of separation.

X Y Z

What are the three methods called?

X Y Z

A chromatography distillation filtration

B distillation chromatography filtration
C distillation filtration chromatography
D filtration chromatography distillation

4 A sample of a drug is analysed by using a chemical test for aspirin and measuring its melting
point.

The chemical test is positive but the melting point is 130 °C not 135 °C as it should be.

What is correct?

the sample contains the sample has an

aspirin impurity

A  
B  
C  
D  

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5 Students are asked to draw a diagram of an atom with symbol 31 X .

Which diagram is correct?

A B C D
e key
p proton
p p p p n neutron
e p nnn e
nn n e electron
nucleus
e e

6 The table describes the structures of four particles.

number of number of number of

particle
protons neutrons electrons

O 8 8 8
O2– 8 8 X
Na 11 Y 11
Na+ 11 12 Z

What are the correct values of X, Y and Z?

X Y Z

A 9 11 10
B 9 11 11
C 10 12 10
D 10 12 11

7 The table shows the electronic structures of four atoms.

atom electronic structure

W 2,8,1
X 2,8,4
Y 2,8,7
Z 2,8,8

Which two atoms combine to form a covalent compound?

A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z

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8 The following statement is about chemical bonds.

Covalent bonds are formed by the …1… of electrons. Covalent substances have …2…
electrical conductivity.

Which words complete the statement?

1 2

A sharing high
B sharing low
C transfer high
D transfer low

9 A student sets up the apparatus shown. The bulb does not light.

bulb

electrode

water

After the student adds substance X to the water, the bulb lights.

What could X be?

A barium sulphate
B carbon (or diamond)
C copper (or graphite)
D potassium sulphate

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10 The diagram shows a model of a molecule of an organic acid.

What is the relative molecular mass of this acid?

A 11 B 40 C 58 D 74

11 For complete combustion, one molecule of an organic compound needs 8 molecules of oxygen.

What could the formula of this compound be?

A C5H11OH
B C6H9OH
C C6H11OH
D C6H12

12 What is the charge on an anode and the type of element formed at such an electrode?

charge on anode type of element formed

A negative metal
B negative non-metal
C positive metal
D positive non-metal

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13 The diagram shows how to cause a chemical change in a molten compound.

electrodes

molten compound

heat

What is this process used for?

A extraction of metal from its ore

B neutralisation of industrial waste
C production of fertilisers
D removal of oxides from metals

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14 In which set of apparatus is the metal key electroplated with copper?

A B

+ – + –

aqueous aqueous
copper(II) copper(II)
sulphate sulphate

key

= piece of copper
C D
= metal key
+ – + –

aqueous aqueous
copper(II) copper(II)
sulphate sulphate

15 Which substance is not used as a fuel?

A ethanol
B methane
C oxygen
D uranium

16 The mass of a beaker and its contents is plotted against time.

Which graph represents what happens when sodium carbonate reacts with an excess of dilute
hydrochloric acid in an open beaker?

A B C D

mass mass mass mass

0 0 0 0
0 time 0 time 0 time 0 time

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17 Which changes of condition slow down the reaction between magnesium and air?

1 heating the magnesium to a higher temperature

2 using a higher proportion of oxygen in the air
3 using magnesium ribbon instead of powdered magnesium

A 1 only
B 2 only
C 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3

18 Dilute sulphuric acid is added to a mixture of copper, magnesium and zinc in a beaker. The
beaker is left for about 10 minutes and its contents are then filtered.

What does the filtrate contain?

A copper(II) sulphate, magnesium sulphate and zinc sulphate

B copper(II) sulphate and zinc sulphate only
C magnesium sulphate and zinc sulphate only
D magnesium sulphate only

19 Gas X is passed into water as shown.

gas X

water

The pH of the water changes from 7 to 10.

What is gas X?

A ammonia
B carbon dioxide
C nitrogen
D sulphur dioxide

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20 Powdered carbon and powdered copper are separately heated as shown.

carbon

air

heat

copper

air

heat

Which changes in the masses of the powders occur?

carbon copper

A decrease decrease
B decrease increase
C increase decrease
D increase increase

21 Two tests are carried out on a solution containing both copper(II) sulphate and sodium chloride.
A student records results as shown.

test reagent result

1 aqueous barium chloride blue precipitate

2 aqueous silver nitrate white precipitate

Which results are correctly recorded?

1 2

A  
B  
C  
D  

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22 Aqueous solution S is added to aqueous ammonium chloride. The mixture is heated. Ammonia
gas is given off.

What could solution S contain?

A aluminium
B ammonium sulphate
C sodium chloride
D sodium hydroxide

23 Rubidium is below potassium in Group I of the Periodic Table.

• The melting point of rubidium is …...1…... than that of potassium.

• The reaction of rubidium with water is ……2…… than that of potassium.

Which words correctly complete these statements?

1 2

A higher faster
B higher slower
C lower faster
D lower slower

24 The equation shows the reaction between a halogen and the aqueous ions of another halogen.

X2 + 2Y – → 2X – + Y2

What could X2 and the colour of Y – be?

X2 Y–

A chlorine brown
B chlorine colourless
C iodine brown
D iodine colourless

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25 The diagram shows a light bulb.

filament

argon

Why is argon used instead of air in the light bulb?

A Argon is a good conductor of electricity.

B Argon is more reactive than air.
C The filament glows more brightly.
D The filament lasts for a longer time.

26 Element X exists as diatomic molecules.

In which group of the Periodic Table is X placed?

A Group 0
B Group I
C Group II
D Group VII

27 Which statement is correct about all metals?

A They are attracted to a magnet.

B They are weak and brittle.
C They may be used to form alloys.
D They react with water.

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28 The table gives information about three different metals.

metal oxide reduced when reacts with dilute

metal
heated with carbon hydrochloric acid

X  
Y  
Z  

What is the correct order of reactivity of these metals?

most reactive least reactive

A X Y Z
B Y X Z
C Y Z X
D Z X Y

29 The following statements are about alloys.

• Alloys are …X…. .

• …Y… alloys conduct electricity.

Which words complete the statements?

X Y

A compounds All
B compounds Some
C mixtures All
D mixtures Some

30 A piece of equipment needs to be made from a metal that is of low density, relatively strong and
resistant to corrosion.

Which metal is best suited for this?

A aluminium
B copper
C iron
D silver

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31 Some elements of the Periodic Table are shown shaded.

Which set of shaded elements could be used with iron to make different types of steel?

D
A C

32 Which of the following do not use oxygen?

1 breathing apparatus in a hospital

2 heating a room with an electric fire
3 welding apparatus

A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

33 Possible methods to prevent the rusting of iron are

• coat with grease,

• plate the iron with zinc,
• paint the iron.

Which of these methods can easily be used to prevent the rusting of an iron girder of a bridge?

coating with grease plating with zinc painting

A   
B   
C   
D   

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34 To grow roses, a fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is needed. For a good
yield, the fertiliser should contain a high proportion of potassium.

Which fertiliser is best for roses?

proportion by mass
fertiliser
N P K

A 29 5 0
B 29 15 5
C 13 13 20
D 9 0 25

35 A label on a bottle of spring water gives the following information.

Contents per litre

Calcium 25.0 mg
Magnesium 4.5 mg
Potassium 1.0 mg
Sodium 6.5 mg
Hydrogencarbonate 103 mg
Sulphate 10.5 mg
Nitrate 7.0 mg
Chloride 5.5 mg

What is the total mass of singly charged positive ions in the water?

A 7.5 mg B 12.5 mg C 29.5 mg D 115.5 mg

36 When calcium carbonate is heated, compound X and a gas are formed.

What is the name of X and what is its use?

name of X use of X

A lime to neutralise acid soil

B lime to provide nutrients for crop growth
C slaked lime to neutralise acid soil
D slaked lime to provide nutrients for crop growth

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37 Which statements about all polymers are correct?

1 They are compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen.

2 They are large molecules made from many smaller molecules.
3 They occur in nature.

1 2 3

A   
B   
C   
D   

38 Properties of some organic compounds include:

1 they burn;
2 they dissolve in water;
3 they polymerise.

Which of these properties does ethanol have?

1 2 3

A   
B   
C   
D   

39 Which two molecules contain the same number of hydrogen atoms?

A ethane and ethanoic acid

B ethane and ethene
C ethanoic acid and ethanol
D ethanoic acid and ethene

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40 The structures of two compounds are shown.

CH3 CH CH2 CH3 CH3 CH2 CH CH2

CH3

P Q

Which line in the table is correct?

reacts readily
polymerises
with bromine

A P P
B P Q
C Q P
D Q Q

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 DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Group
I II III IV V VI VII 0
1 4
H He
Hydrogen Helium
1 2

7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

23 24 27 28 31 32 35.5 40
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulphur Chlorine Argon
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84

K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
20

85 88 89 91 93 96 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131

Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon

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37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54

133 137 139 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209

Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Lanthanum Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
55 56 57 * 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86

226 227
Fr Ra Ac

Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge.
Francium Radium Actinium
87 88 89

140 141 144 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
*58-71 Lanthanoid series
Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
90-103 Actinoid series Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
a a = relative atomic mass 232 238
Key X X = atomic symbol Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
b b = proton (atomic) number 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

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